Caring For Brogue Shoes

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February 22, 2013 by Ville Raivio

Any great brogue pair is a wonder and a pain. Pleasant for the feet, joy for the eyes — and yet, a troublesome pain to clean. After applying cream or polish, the said gunk will inevitably get stuck in the many little holes on the pair. An oft-repeated tip is to choose a toothpick for cleaning brogue perforations and medallions, but each passing year these picks will mount up and end up wasted. What I propose instead is a thick steel needle. This helpful tool will clean and reach even the smallest of holes, but remain in service for as long as its kept in proper place.

Products from Pukimo Raivio

Kiton, grey sports jacket, size 50EU
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As a small example of the work a thorough cleaning can make is a pair of vintage Florsheims. The right shoe’s perforations are full of cream, the left one has been picked clean. The tiniest of minutiae can make a world of difference.


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